Coleman and Devonta Freeman combined to amass 2,502 yards from scrimmage. They rushed for 1,599 yards and 19 touchdowns. They also caught 85 passes for 883 yards and five touchdowns. Both have the speed and vision to thrive in the offense. But Coleman had a breakout season after struggling with his health and ball security as a rookie. Both backs were nightmares for linebackers trying to cover them in the passing game, but Coleman was especially productive as a receiver. In fact, Coleman led all running backs last season with an average of 2.44 yards per route run, according to Pro Football Focus. According to SBNation, going forward we can expect Coleman to, at a minimum, get looks at the same rate. He ate into Freeman's workload a fair amount in 2016, but that proved to be a recipe for the offense's success. The Falcons presently have the NFL's best running back duo. Expect them to continue taking advantage of that fact (and to perhaps even throw rookie Brian Hill into the mix on occasion as well).

Tevin Coleman 2016 Outlook

Coleman opened the 2015 season as the starting running back and got off to a promising start before suffering fractured ribs in Week 2, opening the door for Devonta Freeman to take over the position and turn in a Pro Bowl campaign. Despite Freeman's success, the Falcons still have high hopes for Coleman, who was electrifying in the open field. However, he also had ball security and injury issues. Coleman's initial season was cut short after he slipped in the shower and suffered a concussion, causing him to miss the final two games of 2014. The Falcons believe that Coleman and Freeman can split the rushing load in their zone-rushing system. "In terms of him like running in the outside zone, seeing his reads and making his cuts, he was really on point," HC Dan Quinn said. "That's why we are so excited because he and Free together make a pretty unique combination." Freeman will get the third down plays because he's such a force in the passing game. But Coleman, with his dazzling speed, can earn more time on first and second downs. It's a situation we'll all be watching closely.